Competition Disaster
General
Kon Unknown Asked 16 years ago
Hello Alois, I recently entered the Junior Easter Classics!
I didn't play a game for 4 hours, so most of the time i was just watching other people play or i was umpiring. I was trying to get a warm up but there was no one available to play with ... I played terribly that day and i ended up getting kicked out of the first round of both of my events...
I usually have to have a very through warm-up before i can play at my peak. I was just wondering if there was an exercise that i can do before play that could probably get to my peak performance.
Cheers, Kon
Alois Rosario Answered 16 years ago
Hi Kon,
This is a problem with Table Tennis and the system that many table tennis clubs and associations use for tournaments. One day it will change... I hope...
It is a shame I di't know you were playing the tournament as i was there briefly in the morning and could have introduced you to some players to practice with.
The best thing is to try to have a hit every 30 minutes or so if you haven't played a match. If you can't do this as for you, just keep moving and do a bit of running around and keep warm. Whe you get called to play, take a few moments to get your self ready but preparing with a few stretches and thinking about the match you are going to play.
Recommended Video
Table Tennis Is… Everything!
Table Tennis is so much more than just hitting a ball. In this video, we celebrate everything that makes table tennis awesome — from the fun and laughter, to the intense rallies, tricky skills, lightning-fast reflexes, and even the exhaustion after a long session! Whether you play for fitness, competition, coordination or just for fun — this one’s for you.
- 🏓 Fun
- 🔥 Fast
- 💪 Fit
- 🧠 Skilled
- 😅 Tiring
- 😎 Cool
- ❤️ And totally addictive.
🎯 Join the PingSkills community and fall in love with the game all over again.
Watch NowThoughts on this question
Become a free member to post a comment about this question.
Kon Unknown Posted 16 years ago
Yeah, I actually saw you at the tournament, Shame i didn't say hi